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Sectional semifinals will have OC Rivals on the road; Barker/Roy-Hart at home
The pairings for the semifinal round of the Section VI football playoffs have been set and the OC Rivals will be on the road and Barker/Roy-Hart will be home.
The Rivals will visit Pioneer at 7 p.m. Friday in a Class B semifinal. The other semi will have Depew at West Seneca East.
Pioneer nipped Maryvale 21-20 on Friday while the OC Rivals blanked Iroquois 27-0 on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Barker/Roy-Hart will host Clymer-Sherman-Panama (CSP) in a Class C semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday at Barker. The other semi Friday will have Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton at Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove.
CSP routed Cleveland Hill 43-0 Saturday afternoon while Barker/Roy-Hart downed Portville 47-14 on Friday evening in quarterfinal round matchups.
Green caps Malaysia event with sub par round
Contributed Photo – Melanie Green
Medina’s Melanie Green capped off an up and down four day tournament run with a sub par round on Sunday (Malaysia time) at the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The roller coaster tourney saw Green open with a 3 over round of 75, rebound with a 3 under 69, drop back with another 75 and then rebound again on the final round with a 2 under 70 for a final total of 1 over 289.
Her final round mirrored that roller coast ride as she had four bogeys on 1, 5, 10 and 17 but more than offset them with six birdies on 3, 4, 11, 14, 16 amd 18.
Green will now continue her competition on the LPGA Tour’s Far East swing at the TOTO Japan Classic this coming week at Omitama, Japan.
OC Veterans Service Agency teams with WNY Heroes for Dwyer program
Press Release, Orleans County Veteran Services Agency
ALBION – The Orleans County Veteran Services Agency is highlighting its partnership with WNY Heroes to administer the county’s funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. This state-funded initiative provides peer-to-peer support services to military veterans, helping them transition to civilian life, connect with fellow veterans, and address challenges related to mental health, housing, employment, and overall well-being. The partnership was rolled out earlier this year.
“Each county receives funding for the Dwyer program and by teaming up with WNY Heroes, we are able to expand and enhance our services for local veterans, including more events and outings,” said Nick Mroz, Director of the Orleans County Veterans Service Agency. “This partnership also allows our staff to better focus on our core function of helping veterans and their families navigate through VA requirement to access services and benefits they have earned.”
Mroz said WNY Heroes administers the Dwyer Program for several other counties and has proven successful. As such, veterans should know they will need to verify some basic information like address to ensure Orleans County funding is directed to providing benefits to our local veteran community.
Information about upcoming events is always posted on the county Veterans Facebook page as well as at veterans’ posts within the county and the Veterans Service Agency office in Albion. Any veterans with questions or concerns should contact the Orleans County VSA at 585-589-3219.
Seielstad has deep knowledge of community, willingness to ask the hard questions
Editor:
Orleans County has an important choice to make for Orleans County Legislature. If, like me, you think we can do better, you finally have a real choice in Marlene Seielstad. I’ve known Marlene for nearly 30 years, through multiple programs at Cornell Cooperative Extension, the school board, and the BOCES Board.
She is one of the hardest working women I know. She’s smart, honest, and engaged in the community. Her drive and work ethic are second to none.
Marlene is a graduate of Leadership Orleans. She’ll use the knowledge gained there to ask the difficult questions and not shy away from challenging the status quo; something that is sorely lacking in our current Legislature.
Marlene is a thoughtful decision maker, and she truly listens in conversation. When is the last time you can say the legislature actually listened and considered comments from the community before making a decision?
Marlene has given a lifetime of volunteer service to our community through the Albion School Board, the Orleans Niagara BOCES Board, and the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Marlene Seielstad is the right choice for Orleans County Legislature. Please vote this Tuesday. The future of your community depends on it.
Sincerely,
Wendi Pencille
Town of Shelby
Vote for candidates without hidden agendas, who work with others
Editor:
Lots of hate is being whipped up to turn out the vote. Some are using the excuse to claim the results are fixed – assuming several pollsters are right about how fed up people are.
But when you are at the polls really look at the kind and selfless people helping you. Remember they do not know your party and you do not know theirs.
Democrats are not immoral and Republicans are not ignorant. We simply need to elect those without hidden agenda and motives who are willing to talk to each other without rancor.
That’s the type who can articulate real solutions rather than shop worn epithets. Our job is to spot them and demand the right to live quiet, decent lives without fear of economic or personal hardship.
Regardless of the results remember your poll worker and don’t get worked up by conspiracy from the fringes. Keep in mind that people no different from them are helping people at every precinct in the country. They will get the job done fairly and well.
Conrad F. Cropsey
Albion
Albion’s disc golf course gets signs showing layout, distance
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – A disc golf course at Bullard that opened about three years ago recently added some finishing touches. There are now concrete tee boxes for players to launch their frisbees on first throws of each of the nine holes.
There are also colorful signs that note the hole, distance and a layout. The baskets in the distance are mounted in small concrete foundations – 8 inches wide by 20 inches deep.
The course is known as the Albion Purple Drift DGC (Disc Golf Course). It opened in 2023 and was funded through a grant by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The Orleans County YMCA secured the grant which also funded a disc golf course in Medina at Gulf Street Park.
The Albion course is a par 28 and totals 2,423 feet. It has a 3.6 rating among 68 respondents on udisc.com.
The most recent reviewer on Oct. 10 was complimentary of the course, which is on the west side of the park, including one very close to Sandy Creek.
“Really nice 9 hole course. Low ceilings on a few holes are tough, but fair enough. Recommend trying this one out,” the reviewer wrote on Oct. 10.
The holes range in distance from 201 feet as the shortest to the 412-foot hole 9, the longest and the only par 4.
Captain Michael Young announces retirement from Medina FD
Village Board approves hiring 2 new firefighters/EMTs
Michael Young
MEDINA – A 20-year veterans of the Medina Fire Department announced he will be retiring on Nov. 26.
Captain Michael Young submitted a letter to the Village Board, thanking the board for a rewarding career where he was able to serve the public and create life-long friendships.
Mayor Debbie Padoleski said Young has been a very dedicated employee for Medina.
The board accepted his retirement, and also appointed two new full-time career firefighters who are also EMTs on Monday.
The Medina FD will be welcoming Justin McMillion of the Murray Joint Fire District and Gabrielle DePetres of Hilton.
They will both be on a 78-week probation and will have a starting salary of $47,754. Fire Chief Steve Cooley said the two will be headed to the fire academy.
Akron joins Wilson as Section VI girls soccer champions
No. 2 seed Akron captured the Section VI Class B girls soccer playoff championship with a 2-1 overtime victory over top seeded Allegany-Limestone this evening.
Hannah Liss scored the game winner for Akron as Lexi Somers netted the Lady Tigers first goal.
Akron will now face Section V champion Livonia, a 4-3 winner over Hornell, in the regionals.
The Niagara-Orleans League now has two teams advancing to the regionals as top seeded Wilson bested No. 3 Frewsburg in the Class C title contest on Friday.
Wilson, which is 18-0, will next face the winner of Tuesday’s Section V Class C final between Holley and Kendall in the regional.
Seielstad brings proven dedication, common-sense approach to solving problems
Editor:
I add my strong personal endorsement to Marlene Seielstad’s campaign to serve as an At-Large Member of the Orleans County Legislature.
I have been impressed with Marlene’s common-sense approaches to modern challenges, her dedication to the completion of each task, as well as her heart for serving our community.
Marlene inspires confidence in her leadership, and she will be a strong voice for Democratic principles during a time when even the most basic functions of government are under threat.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m, with a polling site in each of the county’s 10 towns.
James R. Renfrew
Clarendon
Orleans County Democrats, Chair
Medina Memorial joining lung cancer screening day on Nov. 14
Provided photo: Medina Memorial Hospital will participate in National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Nov. 14. Here, Erica Chutko, director of imaging, does a CT scan of a patient’s lungs.
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health has announced that Medina Memorial Hospital will once again participate in National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Nov. 14.
The nationwide initiative, held during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, aims to increase awareness of the importance of early detection and expand access to potentially lifesaving lung cancer screenings, according to information provided by Scott Robinson, director of marketing for OCH.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. While the disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, screening with low-dose computed tomography can help detect lung cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Despite the benefits of early detection, many individuals who qualify for screening have never been screened.
“Early detection can make a tremendous difference in the treatment and outcomes of lung cancer,” Robinson said. “By participating in National Lung Cancer Screening Day, we’re helping remove barriers to preventive care and encouraging members of our community to take an important step toward protecting their health.”
On Nov. 14, Medina Memorial Hospital will offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings to eligible patients. The screening is quick, painless and non-invasive, using a low dose of radiation to create detailed images of the lungs. The test can identify abnormalities that may require further evaluation, often before symptoms develop.
Individuals may qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening if they meet the following criteria:
- Are between 50 and 80 years old.
- Have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (equivalent to smoking one pack per day for 20 years or two packs per day for 10 years).
- Currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years.
- Have no signs of symptoms of lung cancer.
- Have a physician’s order for the screening.
- Obtain prior authorization if required by their insurance provider.
Insurance coverage requirements may vary, including different age eligibility criteria for Medicare beneficiaries. Patients are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider to determine whether lung cancer screening is appropriate for them.
In taking the first step toward early detection, Orleans Community Health encourages community members who meet the screening criteria to speak with their primary care provider and consider scheduling a screening. Individuals with a history of smoking who have never undergone lung cancer screening are especially encouraged to learn more about their eligibility.
Individuals should call Medina Memorial Hospital at (585) 798-8054 to learn more about eligibility or to schedule a lung cancer screening.
